CVE-2015-1674
Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly validate an unspecified address, which allows local users to bypass the KASLR protection mechanism, and consequently discover the cng.sys base address, via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Microsoft Windows - 'CNG.SYS' Kernel Security Feature Bypass (MS15-052)
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| windows | - | affected | |
| windows | r2 | affected | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74488
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032292
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-052
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37052/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74488
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032292
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-052
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37052/
CWEs
CWE-254
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.